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splendid adjective [ ˈsplɛndɪd ]

• magnificent; very impressive.
• "a splendid view of Windsor Castle"
Similar: magnificent, sumptuous, grand, impressive, imposing, superb, spectacular, resplendent, opulent, luxurious, palatial, deluxe, rich, fine, costly, expensive, lavish, ornate, gorgeous, glorious, dazzling, elegant, handsome, beautiful, stately, majestic, kingly, princely, regal, noble, proud, plush, plushy, posh, swanky, ritzy, splendiferous, swish, swank, brave, splendacious, splendorous, magnolious, palatian, distinguished, glittering, illustrious, remarkable, outstanding, exceptional, celebrated, renowned, famous, notable, noted, eminent, lofty, venerable, exemplary,
Opposite: modest, unimpressive, ordinary, undistinguished,
Origin: early 17th century: from French splendide or Latin splendidus, from splendere ‘shine, be bright’.

splendid isolation

• used to emphasize the isolation of a person or thing.
"the stone stands in splendid isolation near the moorland road"



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